Overview
Shapes are lightweight emphasis tools. They should guide attention, not compete with content. [insert screenshot of shape controls with fill, stroke, radius, and opacity settings]What you can do with shapes
- Add boxes/lines for highlights and section framing.
- Use stroke-only shapes to mark areas without hiding content.
- Use translucent fills for focus regions.
- Animate shape entry to match narrated moments.
- Layer shapes behind text to improve readability.
Before you start
- Identify exactly what the shape should emphasize.
- Choose subtle visual treatment first, then increase only if needed.
- Plan layering so important UI stays visible.
Steps
- Insert the shape type that matches your intent.
- Position and size it around the target element.
- Set fill/stroke balance for readable emphasis.
- Tune opacity so the underlying UI remains understandable.
- Place shape in correct layer order.
- Add timing to show/hide the shape at the right moment.
Check your result
- The highlighted area is obvious at normal playback speed.
- The shape does not hide critical information.
- Styling is consistent with other overlays in the project.